U.S. Seizes Venezuelan Oil as Russia and China Back Maduro
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The United States has seized Venezuelan oil and is threatening to sell it. President Donald Trump repeated his demand for Venezuela's leader, Nicolás Maduro, to give up power.
This action is part of a U.S. pressure campaign against Maduro's government. Reports indicate shipping activity at Venezuelan ports has slowed.
In response, Russia and China have pledged support for Venezuela. They are backing the country as it faces a U.S. blockade of its sanctioned oil tankers.
The situation increases tensions between global powers over the future of Venezuela and its valuable oil resources.